Quick, easy, and healthy shrimp dinner made with zoodles instead of pasta.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands
- ½ large yellow onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles (zoodles), onion, chopped garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until zoodles are tender and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 2
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add shrimp and minced garlic; cook and stir until shrimp are just pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until spinach begins to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add zoodle mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Tips
Cut zucchini into noodle shapes using a spiralizing device.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 229 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat6g | 32% |
Cholesterol196mg | 65% |
Sodium781mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C29mg | 143% |
Calcium100mg | 8% |
Iron4mg | 24% |
Potassium617mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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